Latest: Replacing damaged mains pipe could cost €3m

Latest: Fully replacing a mains pipe that burst triggering the water supply crisis in Louth and Meath could cost three million euro and take 18 months, Irish Water has said.

Update 4pm: Fully replacing a mains pipe that burst triggering the water supply crisis in Louth and Meath could cost €3m and take 18 months, Irish Water has said.

A temporary repair has now been carried out on the damaged section of the pipe serving Staleen water treatment plant in Meath.